Announcements
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CALAFCO
University
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 2010 CALAFCO University Course Schedule
Fire Services Challenges and Cooperative Solutions
Friday, 5 November 2010 in Modesto, CA
Watch here for details and registration materials!
Mark your calendars and watch this space for upcoming courses and registration materials. To participate as faculty or to suggest future course topics, please contact CALAFCO Deputy Executive Officer Kate McKenna at kmckenna@calafco.org. |
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2010
CALAFCO
Annual
Conference |
 Conference Registration Packet (click to download)
Conference Registration Form (complete on line and print)
Special "early bird" discounted rates until 7 September.
Conference Sponsorship Information Package
Sponsorship Form (complete on line and print)
Palm Springs Aerial Tram Special Offer
2010 Conference Preliminary Details
October 6-8, 2010
Hilton Palm Springs Resort - downtown Palm Springs
Hosted by Riverside LAFCo
Make your hotel reservation on-line now by clicking:
Hilton Palm Springs CALAFCO Reservations ($84/night CALAFCO rate! Reservations must be made by 5 September)
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2010 CALAFCO
Awards |
 The 2010 CALAFCO Annual Achievement Awards are now open for nominations. The awards recognize outstanding achievements by dedicated and committed individuals to LAFCo and LAFCo principles throughout the state. There are categories of awards for individuals, LAFCos and local agencies. Awards will be presented at a special banquet during the CALAFCO Annual Conference in Palm Springs. Deadline for award nominations is 8 September 2010.
2010 Achievement Awards Nomination Package
Achievement Awards Electronic Form (complete electronically and print or e-mail)
CALAFCO Achievement Award Recepients 1997-2009
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2011
CALAFCO
Board of
Directors
Elections
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 Nominations are now open for the election of the 2011 CALAFCO Board of Directors. The elections this fall mark a major revision to the procedure for how Board Members are elected. For the first time Members will be elected by regions (four from each of the four regions) as approved by the membership in the recent bylaws amendment. In addition the Board has been expanded by one seat to 16 members. All 16 seats will be up for election. Elections will be held on Thursday, 7 October during regional caucuses at the CALAFCO Annual Conference in Palm Springs. For detailed information please download the Nominations Package. Deadline for Board nominations is Friday, 3 September. Nominations may also be made from the floor during the caucuses.
2011 Board Nominations Package
Board Nomination Forms (complete electronically and print or e-mail)
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Request for
Proposal |
The El Dorado LAFCo is seeking proposals from qualified firms to design and implement an electronic document management and retrieval system. The scope of the project includes the (a) purchase, (b) set-up, and (c) training for all associated software and equipment necessary to support the project. For a copy of the RFP please click: El Dorado Electronic Management RFP. Deadline for proposals is 13 August 2010. |
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Features
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The
Sphere
Current
Issue of the
CALAFCO
Journal |
 The July 2010 edition of The Sphere is now available. This issue features a review of the Attorney General's Opinion on Solano LAFCos revenue protection policy, two innovative new policies from San Diego LAFCo, tips for effective use of LAFCo counsel, legislative update and details on AB 853 (Arambula) CALAFCO Board nominations, and much more. Read all about it in the July 2010 issue of The Sphere.
Click here for information on the Attorney General Opinion on Mitigation Fees (see article in The Sphere) |
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Featured
Pages |
Visit the Special District Resource Web Page for: 1) key reference materials on special districts and LAFCo's role with districts; 2) model documents for independent special districts that want to be seated on their LAFCo; and 3) links to handy special district websites.
 LEGAL
CORNER: LAFCo Court Decisions and Attorney General Opinions
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2010
Calendar |
The 2010 CALAFCO Calendar of Events includes the dates of association meetings as well as major conference dates of peer organizations. Mark your calendars for:
♦ CALAFCO 2010 Annual Conference: 6-8 October 2010 (Hilton Palm Springs Resort)
♦ CALAFCO 2011 Staff Workshop: 6-8 April 2010 (Marriott Ventura Beach)
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Associate
Membership |
Associate membership provides businesses, agencies, and associations with access to CALAFCO resources and support the educational mission of CALAFCO and the goals and work of LAFCos. Become an Associate Member.
Associate Member Services Directory
A matrix of Associate Member services and easy links to websites and contacts. Updated-May 2010 |
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Search the
Internet
and Support
CALAFCO! |
 GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine, with a unique social mission... every time you use GoodSearch, money is generated for not-for-profit organizations. CALAFCO is an approved GoodSearch recipient!
It's simple. Use GoodSearch like any other search engine — the site is powered by Yahoo! — but each time you do, money is generated for CALAFCO. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions as the 'charity' you want to support. Even better, download the GoodSearch toolbar on your home page. The more you search, the more we earn! |
Quick Guide to LAFCo
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LAFCo
State
Law |
The Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCo) in each county are governed by and are responsible for implementation of the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000.
Guide to the C-K-H Local Government Reorganization Act - 2009 update (pdf)
For more details on LAFCo law and legal opinions, visit the Resources Page.
Need to research LAFCo law? Search the Legislative Counsel's website. |
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LAFCo
Directory |
Click here for a listing, contact information and link to the Local Agency Formation Commission in each county: LAFCo Directory |
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LAFCo
History |
Visit the About Page for more information on the history of LAFCo in California.
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